Harper Green School

A good academy converter school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Harper Green School.

Bolton, BL40DH Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
Back to School Search

Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
51.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.11
English & Maths grade 4+ %
53.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 57.6%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

Tap to toggle

Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
10 January 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Harper Green Road
Farnworth
Bolton, BL40DH

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143772
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Harper Green Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0DH
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LEVERHULME ACADEMY CHURCH OF ENGLAND AND COMMUNITY TRUST
Capacity
1250 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,132
Free School Meals
45.4% (514 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
29.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
42.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.3
English Attainment 8:
9.6
Maths Attainment 8:
8.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.3
Ebacc English:
98.6%
Ebacc Entry:
15.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
94.3%
Ebacc Languages:
22.9%
Ebacc Maths:
99.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.11
Progress 8 Range:
-0.32 to 0.09

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
32 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
189
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,132 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Discovering dreams • Achieving ambitions • Transforming lives"

Community commitments Learning commitments Personal Development commitments Experience commitments

Leverhulme Church of England and Community Trust

Head Teacher's Message

Ms Sally Heppenstall is the Headteacher; her biography describes her background and commitment to student development, school ethos and transforming lives.

Facilities

science labs brand new dance and drama studios sports facilities well-stocked library

Curriculum Highlights

Strong Academic Results: Our students achieve strong results, performing above the national average in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Spanish, and RS, with an increasing trend in English, Maths and Science. Modern, well-equipped classrooms and facilities: sports facilities, specialist science labs, and a brand new £2 million building for dance and drama. Excellent SEND & Pastoral Care: strong support for all students. Lots of opportunities beyond the classroom including extracurricular activities, clubs and trips: sports and STEM clubs, drama, Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, and school trips. A Diverse and Ambitious Curriculum. GCSE Results 2024: Progress 8 -0.11; Attainment 8 42.9; 72 Grade 9s; 17% of students achieved a Grade 8 or 9; EBACC measures showing improvements. Ofsted rating: Proud to be rated 'Good' in all areas.

Other Secondary Schools in Bolton

Compare with nearby schools